There is reportedly a loophole in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid that allows Texas students with non-citizen parents to apply for financial aid to colleges and universities before the March deadline‚ according to the New York Post.The issue has lingered since the latest version of the online federal financial aid form was first made available in December. Parents who did not have a Social Security number would not have been able to add their financial information to complete the form. However‚ that has changed. The U.S. Department of Education has made a temporary way for students to fill out the financial aid application without a parent's signature. The report noted that the students who do this will be notified via email that their FAFSA form was completed. They will be able to send out their applications to colleges and universities before the deadline hits.KSAT reported that students who decide to go this route will need to insert the missing information after the loophole is closed‚ which the Department of Education said would happen before March 15. The report mentioned that it will be critical for students to get their parent's signatures‚ as their applications will be rejected if they do not do so. The Department of Education also noted that students who do not have pressing deadlines can wait until the form is officially fixed before filling it out. College counselors are reportedly checking each student's situation before recommending whether they should wait or go ahead and fill out the form.The New York Post reported that Every Texan — a left-leaning think tank — has estimated that one in four children in Texas has at least one parent who is not a legal citizen of the U.S. And those parents often do not have Social Security numbers.The FAFSA is generally considered the best option for around 1.6 million Texan college students to access government funding for college or university study.The federal government's decision to roll out the temporary loophole marks the first time the Department of Education has acknowledged the glitch and its potential impact on immigrant households. However‚ some immigration advocates have suggested that the process is confusing.It is not clear how many Texas families will take advantage of the temporary loophole. Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

A frustrated mother decided to take action after her 3-year-old daughter came home from school and complained that her teacher made comments about how she ate her lunch‚ according to the New York Post.Caroline — who posts on TikTok under the username @pezzi.shop — posted to the social media platform about her how 3-year-old daughter came home and said that her teacher told her to eat the "good" parts of her lunch before the "bad" parts.The "good" parts of the girl's food were apparently a sandwich and cucumbers‚ and the "bad" part was the cookie Caroline packed for her daughter. The mother went on to say that the teacher's comments go against what she has tried to teach her child about food neutrality‚ suggesting that there are no "good" or "bad" foods. @pezzi.shop Here’s the story: My three-year-old came home from school yesterday‚ telling me that her teacher told her that she had to eat all of her “good” foods before she ate her “bad” foods. She couldn’t have her cookie before eating her sandwich and cucumbers. In this moment‚ I felt a little frustrated by the antiquated instruction from the teacher‚ but I responded saying‚ “Well that’s silly. There are no good foods or bad foods. Food is just food!“ I will say‚ this was not my internal dialogue growing up‚ but because of the information that I have from so many great accounts created by moms and experts‚ in the field of childhood and nutrition‚ I am armed with better responses‚ knowledge and practices for my kids. Three years old. At three years old someone has told her that foods are good or bad. I am so proud that she had sensed something was off - to know that was not right enough to tell me about it. We talk about it all the time at home… If you only eat carrots or broccoli your body won’t have protein it needs to grow strong muscles. If you only eat chicken‚ your body won’t have enough energy to do things like run and play all day long. We need little bits of everything to make sure that we are able to learn and play and grow all day long. So to the accounts that make sure we have the words‚ knowledge and confidence to write the note and practice it at home‚ I thank you‚ thank you‚ thank you. It has changed our family for the better. What you do and what you share is so important to young families. #kidsnutrition #kidseatincolor #solidstarts #kidfood #babyledweaning toddlers moms babies family @Jennifer Anderson‚ MSPH RD @Feeding Littles @Kacie Barnes‚ MCN‚ RDN @Food Science Babe In the description of the video‚ Caroline wrote: "In this moment‚ I felt a little frustrated by the antiquated instruction from the teacher‚ but I responded saying‚ ‘Well that’s silly. There are no good foods or bad foods. Food is just food.'"The mother decided that the best way to address the issue was to leave a letter in her daughter's lunchbox for the teacher‚ which read: "Hi! Evelyn has permission to eat lunch in any order she chooses. None of her foods are 'good' or 'bad' — they are just food!"However‚ some TikTokers thought the mother was being passive-aggressive with the note. One user responded: "I’m sure the teacher wasn’t trying to be cruel … maybe you could have talked to the teacher instead of a passive aggressive note on your three-year-old’s lunch."A second user commented: “As a teacher‚ your response is 100 per cent right. The narrative of ‘good’ and ‘bad’ food can actually encourage harmful eating habits to develop.”Another user suggested that what the teacher said was "way too controlling. No one should tell anyone in what order to eat their food. That’s their meal to enjoy."Caroline went on to say that the idea of food being neutral — neither "good" nor "bad" — is something she realized after she was an adult. And learning this has allowed her to make more informed choices about her own daughter. Another user seemed to agree with Caroline‚ writing‚ “As long as my daughter is full enough to concentrate I don’t care what part of her lunch she eats first. It’s usually mostly fruit and deli turkey anyway … but she could start with Oreos for all I care.”Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

We got a new portal that has some serious improvements over the ones you find on other ghost hunting equipment sites. Check it out after the jump! Introducing The Merle Portal MerlePortal ITC Device Description The MerlePortal is a portal‚ which means you connect a spirit box‚ and the portal cleans up the static and amplifies the voices you hear. These are common ghost-hunting devices that you’ve seen on ghost hunting TV shows like Paranormal Lockdown and Portals To Hell. In this case‚ it comes with upgraded noise-cancelling switch as well as a better reverb unit. These components make sure the voices it captures sound crisp and clear: There’s no guessing what was said. Mike Merle‚ the engineer‚ made it for Our Haunted Heritage‚ the documentary part of Ghostly Activities. He’s made other ghost hunting gadgets like a REM pod and spirit box. I’m excited to use this new ITC device for our upcoming ghost hunt at a ghost town in Oregon this April. The post NEW Custom-Made Portal For April Ghost Hunt appeared first on Ghostly Activities.

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After tvOS 17.4 hinted that a HomePod with a screen could have its release date revealed sooner‚ Bloomberg's journalist Mark Gurman says this device won't be released "until 2025 at the earliest‚" meaning this upcoming operating system update for Apple TV only shows that Cupertino has something being cooked up for the long run. Gurman was the first to report that Apple was working on a HomePod with a screen‚ as the company has been planning to combine the Apple TV‚ FaceTime‚ and HomePod in one system. The journalist says Cupertino wants to create a "HomePod with a screen that swivels like a robotic arm." The release date of this HomePod with an iPad-like display is unclear‚ but a version that could be magnetically attached to a wall was also possible. Still‚ Bloomberg's journalist believes that Apple hasn't made enough advance to consider the release date of a HomePod with a screen imminent. Gurman's sources tell him that Apple "continues to pursue this idea and has begun early work on it with overseas suppliers‚ including China’s BYD‚ which makes some iPad models." That said‚ at the earliest‚ a product launch wouldn't come until 2025. Apple could build the perfect Amazon Echo Show competitor with a HomePod with a screen. Image source: Amazon Image source: Amazon Interestingly‚ in 2023‚ analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said Apple was readying a HomePod with a screen for the first half of 2024. The analyst believed it could feature a 7-inch display with Tianma manufacturing it. “The HomePod‚ which equips a panel‚ could enable tighter integration with Apple’s other hardware products‚ marking a significant shift in the company’s smart home strategy‚” Kuo wrote. In addition‚ X leaker KosutamiSan has posted a new HomePod prototype with a circular display several times. Unlike reports from Gurman and Kuo‚ Kosutami shows that Apple could be planning to modify the current display that only shows waves with a proper screen that adds information. However‚ that seems like a different product. Wrap up While the ultimate goal would be for Apple to expand its HomePod lineup with more than small and bigger versions‚ I feel like a HomePod with a circular display could be a nice addition. However‚ a HomePod with an iPad-like screen could be the ultimate combo. Imagine creating perfect recipes in the kitchen by watching a video on this product‚ talking to someone over FaceTime‚ or even watching your favorite video clip with better audio than on your iPhone. This device could also be handy for controlling your home‚ such as seeing who’s in your front door‚ controlling the thermostat‚ performing automation‚ etc. Lastly‚ this HomePod with a screen could complement the sound experience with a pair of other HomePod models. BGR will keep following the latest reports about this product. Don't Miss: There’s only one way Apple could make the perfect HomePod with a screen The post Apple’s first HomePod with a screen is launching in 2025‚ but I want it now appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals This $16 clip-on lens kit fits the iPhone or any Android phone‚ and it’s awesome Amazon deal offers a 7-inch Android tablet for under $43 Save 61% on a 6-port USB rapid charger on Amazon Save 75% on a Canon black and white multifunction laser printer on Amazon

A former FBI informant charged with fabricating a multimillion-dollar bribery scheme involving President Joe Biden's family will appear in a California federal court on Monday as a judge considers whether he must remain behind bars while he awaits trial.

Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny was close to being freed in a prisoner swap at the time of his death‚ a close ally said on Monday‚ repeating an allegation by his family and supporters that President Vladimir Putin had him killed.

The Supreme Court is taking up challenges to state laws Monday that could affect how Facebook‚ TikTok‚ X and other social media platforms regulate content posted by their users.

For the third time in five years‚ senators will be sworn in as jurors for an impeachment trial. But the chamber is expected to spend far less time on the charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas than the ones brought against former President Donald Trump.

Carrot Poke Cake starts with a boxed carrot cake mix that is then poked with a cheesecake pudding‚ topped with whipped cream‚ and sprinkled with graham crackers! A FUN AND EASY TWIST ON CARROT CAKE This Carrot Poke Cake is here just in time for Easter and spring time. If you’ve been around a while‚ you know my love for poke cakes. They’re easy‚ fun to customize‚ and literally oozing with flavor. This Carrot Pudding Poke Cake checks all those boxes and is a fun twist to make when you’re tired of the normal springtime desserts. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Can I use a different cake mix? Certainly! I think a spice cake mix could be used and you could add some shredded carrots to it. It obviously won’t taste exactly the same as a carrot cake but it’s comparable. Can I make this Carrot Pudding Poke Cake ahead of time? This cake gets even better the day after it is made. So it makes for a perfect cake to make the day before you actually need it. What other flavored poke cakes can I try? I have experimented with so many other flavors. One of my first was banana pudding poke cake which uses yellow cake mix and banana pudding (Banana Pudding Poke Cake) and I’ve also made an Oreo Pudding Poke Cake and a Red Velvet Poke Cake. The possibilities are endless! I have even more on my site‚ just click the search button and type in “Poke Cake” and check out all the different varieties. What else can I add to this poke cake? To bring even more carrot cake flavor to this poke cake recipe‚ try adding some cream cheese to the Cool Whip layer and mix it well together. It will bring even more cream cheese frosting flavors to your delicious poke cake. How to store leftover cake? When not actively eating this cake‚ it needs to be refrigerated. Leftover Carrot Pudding Poke Cake should be kept in the fridge covered or in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days. The longer it sits‚ the more the texture will change because of the ingredients used. It’ll get soggy pretty easily. It’s best enjoyed within the first day or two of making it. INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE) carrot cake mix – see my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) above for substitutions. ingredients needed to make cake– eggs‚ oil &; water. The quantities you need me very depending on your cake mix brand. Be sure to follow the recipe ingredients on your specific boxed cake mix. instant cheesecake pudding– do not grab the cook and serve version you must use the instant pudding mix or it will not set up. You can also use vanilla pudding. milk – the milk needs to be cold to help the instant pudding set up. whipped topping – like Cool Whip or you can make a homemade whipped cream. cinnamon graham crackers – optional‚ but I really like the texture it brings to the cake. HOW TO MAKE CARROT PUDDING POKE CAKE: Prepare cake mix according to package directions for a 9×13 cake. Once cake comes out of the oven‚ allow it to cool for just a couple of minutes. Then‚ with a wooden spoon handle‚ a spatula handle‚ or some other similarly-sized object‚ begin poking holes in the cake. You want the holes to be BIG so that the pudding has plenty of room to get down in there. Be sure to poke right down to the bottom of the cake. In a bowl‚ whisk together instant pudding mix with 4 cups milk. Stir until all the lumps are gone. Pour pudding over cake. Taking care to pour it right into the holes as much as possible. Spread it all out and using the back of the spoon‚ gently push pudding down into the holes. Put the cake into the fridge to set and cool (about 2 hours). Once your cake has completely cooled‚ spread on whipped topping. If you haven’t done so already‚ crush your cinnamon graham crackers. I just place mine in a ziploc bag and crush them with a rolling pin. Leave some of the pieces big. It’s nice to have a bit of a crunch when you eat the cake. Sprinkle crushed graham crackers onto the top of the cake. You can do this part immediately before serving the cake if you like. This will ensure the crackers are crunchy when you serve it. And serve! Keep cake refrigerated. CRAVING MORE RECIPES? Chocolate Poke Cake with Whipped Frosting (+Video)Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake (+Video)Banana Pudding Poke Cake (+Video)Red Velvet Poke CakeBoston Cream Poke CakeTwinkie Poke CakeOreo Poke CakeBlack Forest Poke CakeThe Best Poke Cake RecipesCarrot Cake LoafCarrot Cake Cookies Originally published: March 2013Updated photos &; republished: February 2024 Print Carrot Poke Cake (+Video) Carrot Poke Cake starts with a boxed carrot cake mix that is then poked with a cheesecake pudding‚ topped with whipped cream‚ and sprinkled with graham crackers! Course DessertCuisine American Prep Time 10 minutes minutesCook Time 30 minutes minutesTotal Time 40 minutes minutes Servings 12 servings Calories 352kcal Author Brandie @ The Country Cook Ingredients1 box carrot cake mixingredients needed to make cake: eggs‚ oil and water2 (3.4 ounce) boxes instant cheesecake pudding4 cups cold milk8 ounce tub whipped topping thawed (Cool Whip)3-4 cinnamon graham crackers‚ crushed (optional) InstructionsPrepare 1 box carrot cake mix with ingredients needed to make cake: eggs‚ oil and water according to package directions for a 9×13-inch cake. Bake then allow it to cool for just a few minutes. Then‚ with a wooden spoon handle‚ a spatula handle‚ or some other similarly-sized object‚ begin poking holes in the cake. In a large bowl‚ whisk together 2 (3.4 ounce) boxes instant cheesecake pudding with 4 cups cold milk. Whisk until all the lumps are gone. Pour pudding over cake. Taking care to pour it right into the holes as much as possible.Spread it all out using the back of the spoon‚ gently push pudding down into the holes. Cover with plastic wrap and put the cake into the fridge to set and cool (about 2 hours). This will allow the pudding to set up.Once the cake has completely cooled‚ spread on 8 ounce tub whipped topping. Sprinkle 3-4 cinnamon graham crackers‚ crushed onto the top of the cake. Slice and serve! Video Notes Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions. NutritionCalories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Sodium: 520mg | Sugar: 43g